RF Engineer

Location: Edinburgh
Working Pattern: 90% onsite
Contract Length: 6 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £65p/h PAYE (£74.45p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £88.63p/h Umbrella

We seek an engineer who has worked in a military / defence environment / industry within the last 12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal RF Engineer to support the design and development of advanced RF and microwave hardware within a leading defence technology environment.

The successful candidate will work across the full hardware lifecycle, from system concept and detailed design through prototyping, verification, integration, and production support. This role involves developing high-performance RF PCB and module designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex integration challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver RF and microwave hardware designs across the full product lifecycle.
• Develop multifunctional RF PCB and module designs using modern RF technologies.
• Capture requirements and perform detailed circuit design, simulation, and verification.
• Design and implement test prototypes and validation activities for RF hardware.
• Conduct design reviews and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Prepare manufacturing data packs and support production and subcontract engineering activities.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and test engineers to resolve integration issues.
• Debug and diagnose issues in RF hardware and test equipment.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 5+ years’ experience in RF / microwave circuit design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of microwave engineering principles and electromagnetic theory.
• Experience using RF test equipment, including network analysers, spectrum analysers, and RF sources.
• Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools such as ADS, AWR, CST, HFSS, or Mentor.
• Ability to debug failing RF hardware or test systems.

Desirable

• Microwave PCB materials and RF layout techniques.
• RF subsystem or synthesiser design (DDS / PLL).
• GaAs / GaN MMIC applications.
• RF down-converter or digitiser design.
• Experience with EM simulation and modelling.
• Knowledge of RF lab measurement techniques including vector network analysis.

£55,000 - £60,000 + 12% Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Monday - Friday + Progression
Congleton, Cheshire

Are you a Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar looking for an opportunity to join a large manufacturer into a Senior position, where you will be responsible for up-skilling junior members of the team and passing down your expertise?

In this role you will have COMAH accountability and be leading functional safety across a large chemical processing site. You will be spearheading process optimisation and improvement, delivering capital projects from concept to completion and acting as a technical authority. This will include oversight over PFD’s, P&ID’s and Control narratives to improve the current processes, increasing yield and cutting costs. This is a Senior position, and you’ll be responsible for developing, training and upskilling the current team of 5 junior chemical engineers.

This specialist manufacturer operate a large chemical processing and development site near Stoke-On-Trent. Part of a wider international group, they have a solid global presence and are one of the biggest exporters in their niche. Growing from strength to strength, they are looking to grow their team due to internal promotions.

This role would suit a Chemical Process Engineer or similar who has previously worked within a COMAH site looking for a senior position that offers autonomy, responsibility and authority as technical expert.

The Role:

• Improving chemical production processes across a larger COMAH site
• Design and implement processes to increase production, product quality and reduce cost
• Oversee the creation of PFD’s, P&ID’s and Control narratives
• Leading Capital projects from concept to commissioning
• Acting as a technical authority across function safety

The Person:

• Chemical Manufacturing Engineer or similar
• Background working on a COMAH site
• UK Driving licence

Job Reference: BBBH 24117b

Chemical, Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, COMAH, Process, P&ID, Plant, Oil, Gas, 5Y, 6D, Improvement, Functional, Safety, PFD, Control, Instrumentation, Yield, Stoke, Stoke-On-Trent, Congleton

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Trainee Marine Engineer (12 Volt Motors) £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Colchester

Are you a hands-on Engineer with experience in 12v electrical motors looking for a fresh challenge with full tailored training to become a fully-fledged marine engineer?

In this role, you will be working with a tight-knit team to service new and refurbished boats, whilst fitting electrical equipment, such as navigation systems and battery chargers. There will be occasional site visits locally, meaning plenty of day-to-day variety.

Founded over 50 years ago, the boat servicing company specialise in refurbishing new and existing boats. Boasting steady growth over the years alongside a great reputation in their industry.

This role will suit a Hands-on Engineer looking to receive a range of training to boost your career as a Marine Engineer.

The Role:

• Servicing boats and equipment
• Fitting electronic equipment
• Refurbishing new and existing boats
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

The Person:

• Looking to become a Marine Engineer
• Experience with 12v electrics

Reference Number: BBBH22707m

Maintenance, Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Boats, Engines, Refurbish, Equipment, Volts, Servicing, Battery, Inboards, Outboards, Engineering, Bespoke, Manufacturing.

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Oracle Developer {Software House}

Spalding {Hybrid}

£55,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Company Benefits

Are you an experienced Oracle Developer looking to join one of the most progressive and ambitious Software House Companies in the UK, with a long, successful history having been established for nearly 20 years?

Do you want the opportunity to implement your ideas and knowledge into creative and large scale projects parallel with large blue chip companies, in a role that will see you make a genuine impact in the future growth of this highly esteemed organisation, leaving your footprint in the history of this company?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity for an a Oracle Developer to join an extremely ambitious and well experienced team of highly skilled individuals, in a climate that is ever-evolving, constantly in demand and highly rewarding.

In this role, the Oracle Developer will be responsible for developing and implementing Oracle applications across various modules. You will be working closely with clients, and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customised solutions that align with individual business goals.

This role will suit an ambitious Oracle Developer, that is looking to progress their career in a Software House environment, and is in a commutable distance to Spalding.

The Role:

• Design Develop and maintain Oracle Applications.
• Work with Key Stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
• Implement and customise oracle applications.
• Provide ongoing technical support.

The Person:

• Oracle Application Development
• Commutable distance to Spalding

Keywords: Oracle, Oracle Developer, Development, Software, Software Development, ERP, Spalding

Reference Number: BBBH23732

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Network Automation Engineer (telecoms/ network)

Hybrid working (2-3 days in customer office in London) - working between Reading and London

Permanent - 12-month fixed term contract

About the Role:

We are looking for an Automation Platform Analyst to assist in the delivery and maintenance of network automation projects for one of the leading global technology companies.

You will help implement automation workflows, manage integrations, and troubleshoot platform issues. Basic knowledge of network automation, scripting, and CI/CD is required, with opportunities to learn tools like Itential Automation Platform (IAP), Cisco NSO, and Red Hat OpenShift.

Responsibilities:

• Help design and implement network automation workflows under guidance.
• Support and troubleshoot automation scripts and integrations in IAP and NSO.
• Assist with configuration changes for routers, switches, and firewalls across multiple vendors.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline updates and testing using GitLab.
• Support deployment of containerised applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Learn and use Python, YAML, and Jinja templates for automation tasks.
• Assist with API integration and monitoring using API Management platforms.
• Help maintain documentation for automation processes.
• Work with teams to ensure smooth project delivery and follow security best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic network administration and device configuration knowledge.
• 5-7 years of telecom experience, with 3-4 years in telecom automation.
• Familiar with Python, YAML, JSON, CI/CD, and Git.
• Willing to learn automation platforms (Itential IAP, Cisco NSO).
• Understanding of WAF and API security basics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

To apply or find out more information on the role please send your CV

A Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer is required for a leading manufacturer based in Birmingham.

The A Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, reliability, and safety of all factory machinery, plant equipment, and facilities. This is a hands-on role focused on preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement to maximise uptime and support production efficiency.

Package:

• Paying up to £48,000
• Week A: 7-4 Monday to Thursday and Friday 8-1
• Week B: 11-8 Monday to Thursday and Friday 8-1
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across factory machinery.
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support equipment installations and commissioning of new machinery.
• Be able to commute to Birmingham and are happy to travel
• Strong capabilities in both Mechanical and Electrical

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
• Recognised qualifications inMechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic systems desirable.
• Strong understanding of TPM / PPM systems, health and safety procedures, and contractor management
• Be able to commute to Birmingham and are happy to travel

Location: UK (Site Travel Required)
Salary: £50k plus £5k car allowance
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Urus Recruitment is supporting a growing organisation seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee multiple projects across the UK. This role will manage projects from order through to completion, ensuring strong commercial performance and successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical projects simultaneously
• Oversee subcontractors and site teams
• Monitor project costs, variations and budgets
• Attend site meetings and liaise with key stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager
• Strong understanding of mechanical installations and project delivery
• Excellent organisational and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent opportunity with career development
• Involvement in varied and interesting projects

Apply

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Urus Recruitment or submit your CV today.

Our client, a well-established, hugely successful and growing manufacturing company based in Thetford, are currently seeking a Junior Design Engineer to join their team.

This is a full time permanent role based in Thetford.

About the role:

Responsible for carrying out all phases of assigned projects covering a wide and varied range of disciplines including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. This will involve constructing 3D CAD models, technical drawings, engineering administration, engineering calculations and report preparation. You will also be required to manage all aspects of a design projects full life cycle from conception to finished production product and work closely with other members of the team as well as other departments. The varied nature of ever-changing projects is sure to keep you interested & challenged on a daily basis.

Key Skills and Qualities

• Mechanical Engineering degree/HNC
• Experience with fabrication, welding, sheet metal is desirable
• Experience with 3D design software.
• Knowledge of different manufacturing techniques.
• Sound general computer skills utilising Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong personal motivation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cost effective solutions on a project by project basis.
• Perform engineering calculations and cost estimates to prove design concepts.
• Optimize designs to suit the manufacturing processes available, selecting and implementing new techniques when necessary.
• Carry out cost reduction exercises through redesigning components and/or sub-assemblies to reduce component cost or manufacture time.
• Integrate combinations of our existing product range together with proprietary sub-systems to produce complete vehicles.
• Create CAD models and all necessary engineering drawings.
• Produce bills of materials for sub-assemblies and complete vehicles and general administration.
• Produce hydraulic and electrical diagrams.
• Produce and maintain all necessary project documentation.
• Carry out physical testing where necessary to prove design concepts.
• Creation of additional technical documentation such as technical manuals.
• Creating 2D sales drawings, layout plans and body drawings

For further details regarding this opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd

Location: Solihull

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, hybrid

The Role

We’re recruiting an Application Production Support (APS) Engineer to join a busy enterprise IT team supporting critical business applications for this well known Financial services organisation. This role focuses on monitoring application performance, managing production incidents, and ensuring systems remain stable and available for users.

You’ll play a key role in diagnosing and resolving technical issues, working closely with internal teams and third-party providers, while using Dynatrace to proactively monitor system performance and identify root causes of incidents.

This is a great opportunity for someone with application or production support experience who enjoys troubleshooting, working in fast-paced environments, and developing their expertise in monitoring and observability tools within a large, regulated organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Application Support - Deliver 1st and 2nd line technical and functional support for business-critical applications, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Manage and Own Production Incidents - Take ownership of incidents from initial triage through to resolution, providing clear updates to stakeholders and escalating where required.
• Ownership of Application Performance Monitoring Using Dynatrace - Proactively create and monitor system performance reporting, investigate alerts, and identify root causes of application or service issues, perform and report on error budgeting.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams and Third Parties - Work closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
• Maintain Documentation and Knowledge Base - Create and update support procedures, troubleshooting guides, and operational documentation to support service improvement.
• Support Operational Stability and Compliance - Assist with system monitoring, backups, access controls, and audit requirements to ensure applications remain secure and reliable

Skills & Attributes

• Dynatrace / Application Monitoring Experience - Hands-on experience using and building Dynatrace monitoring (or similar APM tools) to monitor performance, investigate alerts, and support root cause analysis. Monitoring Cloud based solutions and FinTech experience would be ideal.
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting Ability - Strong problem-solving skills with experience managing production incidents, triaging issues, and driving resolutions in a live environment.
• Customer-Focused Communication - Ability to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while maintaining high service standards.
• Strong Organisation & Ownership - Able to manage multiple support requests, prioritise effectively, and take accountability for seeing issues through to completion.
• Team Collaboration & Adaptability - Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and third-party providers, with a flexible approach suited to a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for people who live by our values, who are positive, brave, and own it. Don’t let confidence hold you back. You don’t need to meet every requirement - if you have around 75% of the skills and the right attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you

As a Top Employer UK, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan
• Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts
• A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing

Apply now!

Role: Middleware Specialist - Defence Sector Location: London (On-site) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Freelance Duration: 12 Months +
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Middleware Integration Specialist to join a high-profile defence project in London. You will design, develop, and maintain middleware solutions to enable seamless communication between heterogeneous systems. This is a freelance, on-site role requiring candidates with proven expertise in advanced middleware technologies and protocols.

Candidates must be freelance contractors and have Security clearance or eligible for Security clearance due to the nature of the programme

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust middleware solutions to integrate complex systems.
• Implement and support middleware protocols such as OSLC and ReqIF for reliable data exchange.
• Assess existing architectures, recommend integration strategies, and implement best practices for scalability and security.
• Troubleshoot and optimize middleware components, collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure high-performing integration platforms.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Proven experience with middleware design and development in complex environments.
• Expertise in OSLC, ReqIF, or equivalent middleware protocols.
• Strong knowledge of integration best practices, scalability, and security in middleware solutions.

Additional Information:

• Defence sector experience highly desirable.
• This role is on-site in London.

If you are an experienced Business Analyst looking for a long-term freelance engagement within the defence sector, we would be keen to speak with you.

UK Remote (travel required approx. 60% / 3 days onsite per week)
Full-time & Permanent | Consultancy
Competitive salary + Excellent benefits

About the Opportunity

We’re working with an established and growing UK cybersecurity consultancy expanding its Defence and Public Sector practice.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead high-impact programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and shape security outcomes across MOD and wider Defence environments.

The Role

As a Lead Cyber Security Consultant, you’ll take ownership of multiple client engagements, delivering expert advice across governance, risk, compliance, and Secure by Design practices.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess risk, define security controls, deliver assurance activities, and support secure architecture across complex, high-profile systems.

This is a hands-on, strategic role that combines leadership, client engagement, and technical depth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Secure by Design and security assurance activities across MOD and Public Sector programmes
• Support and guide the application of risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management
• Conduct and lead workshops with technical and business stakeholders
• Produce clear, actionable reporting on risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation
• Provide pragmatic, proportionate recommendations aligned to business goals
• Support secure design across cloud and on-premise platforms
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership

Experience & Expertise

• Strong background in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Experience working in Defence / MOD environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Passion for continuous learning and high-quality security outcomes

Desirable Knowledge

• SAC (Security Assurance Coordinator) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience

• MOD/GDS Secure by Design

• Familiarity with:

• JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490

• Supplier Chain Assurance

• GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO

• ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8

Skills in:

• Threat modelling (kill chain, attack trees, etc.)
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls
• Secure SDLC
• HLD/LLD review
• ITHC scoping and remediation

Certifications (Highly Desirable)

• CIISEC
• UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal)
• AWS/Azure Security (Professional)
• CCSP, CISSP, CISM
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Security Vetting / Clearance

• Active and transferable DV clearance is essential
• Must be a sole British National and UK-based

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support
• Flexible working (remote with travel)
• Career pathways, mentoring and continuous learning
• Inclusive, supportive culture

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Location: London Bridge
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift (Days & Nights)
Salary: £51,000 per annum

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a facilities management team working within a high-profile banking environment in London Bridge. This is a critical, site-based role operating on a continental shift pattern, supporting the safe and continuous operation of building services.

The Role

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building services.
• Monitor, operate, and respond to faults on critical plant and systems.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with health & safety and site procedures.
• Complete shift handovers, logbooks, and maintenance documentation.
• Liaise with supervisors, contractors, and client representatives.
• Escort and oversee specialist subcontractors where required.

What Were Looking For

• Electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled engineering background.
• Experience working in a critical or high-profile environment (banking, data centre, or similar preferred).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work days and nights on a continental shift pattern.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent preferred).

Whats On Offer

• Salary of £51,000 per annum.
• Continental shift pattern (days & nights).
• Stable, long-term role in a secure banking environment.
• Opportunity to work on a technically challenging, critical site.

If youre an experienced Shift Engineer looking for a well-paid role in a banking environment at a prime London location, apply now for immediate consideration.

Location: London

Salary:Paying up to £45,000 + Company Van & Benefits

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mobile HIU Engineer to join a growing building services team, covering sites across London. The role involves servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding on heat interface units within residential and commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintenance, and repair of HIUs across multiple London sites
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive works efficiently
• Perform routine inspections and compliance checks
• Liaise with clients and site contacts professionally
• Maintain accurate service and job records
• Travel between locations as part of a mobile role

Requirements:

• Proven experience working with HIUs / district heating systems
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
• Understanding of mechanical plant and heating systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication and customer-facing abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Whats on Offer:

• Paying up to £45,000 per annum
• Company van and fuel card
• Mobile role covering London
• Overtime opportunities
• Supportive and growing engineering team

Currently working with a leading IT Consultancy who are on the search for Automation Assurance Engineers on a permanent basis.

Salary up to £55,000 per annum

Remote with occasional client visits

Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance

No Sponsorship available

The Role

In this position, you will be a key contributor to the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. Youll work across disciplines in small, collaborative teams, partnering with engineers from varied technical backgrounds to design and build services that are robust, scalable, and maintainable.

You will be part of a wider engineering community, collaborating with peers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver work at scale. The environment encourages shared learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement across projects.

Youll take ownership of technical quality, working closely with engineering and design colleagues to ensure confidence in delivery. Alongside this, youll help evolve team ways of working by refining processes, tools, and best practices.

Knowledge sharing is central to the role. Youll support the development of others through mentoring and coaching, while also investing in your own growth by exploring new technologies and approaches. Youll actively promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and self-organisation.

The role also involves working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to identify new opportunities, contribute to collaborative initiatives, and support open-source or community-driven work where appropriate.

To succeed in this role, youll bring a combination of the following experience and capabilities:

Essential experience:

• ISTQB certification (Foundation level as a minimum). Equivalent experience or alternative qualifications may be considered.
• Hands-on experience with core testing approaches, including exploratory, integration, manual, and functional testing.
• Experience contributing to or building test frameworks using Java and/or JavaScript.
• Strong background in developing automated tests across backend and frontend systems using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, REST-based testing frameworks, or similar.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Familiarity with distributed version control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to self-manage, identify gaps, and take ownership of improvement areas.

Location: South Wales Covering South Wales Region
Salary: £38,000

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer looking to join a company that genuinely invests in its people and rewards you properly for your time in the field?

We are recruiting on behalf of a market-leading, well-known fire and security business with an outstanding reputation across South Wales. Due to continued growth and major contract wins, they are expanding their installation team and want engineers who care about quality and want real career progression.

What You Get

• £38,000 basic salary
• Door-to-door pay you are paid from the moment you leave home
  (first half hour travel each way unpaid)
• Time and a half overtime with plenty available
• Monday to Friday only no weekends
• 40 hours per week, 07:30 16:00
• Structured training programmes, progression and manufacturer courses
• Work for a fantastic company that is stable, organised and respected

The Work

This role is installation focused and includes a high volume of:

• CCTV projects, particularly IP-based systems
• Access Control installations
• Door Entry and Intercoms
• Intruder Alarms
• Fire Alarm systems
• Integrated fire and security solutions

Good IP knowledge is required, as much of the work involves networked CCTV and Access Control environments across commercial sites.

Who They Want

• Engineers with installation experience in the fire & security industry
• A strong background in CCTV and Access Control
• Professional approach and pride in workmanship
• Desire to train, upskill and progress
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable team players who want a long-term career

This is the kind of company engineers aim to work for organised projects, clear expectations, excellent training and a team that supports you to move forward technically and financially.

Interested?Please apply below

Fire & Security Installation Engineer

Location: London & South East
Salary: £36,000 £47,000 basic DOE
Excellent earnings potential Company van provided

Im recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding fire and security contractor operating across London and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of installation work, they are looking to bring an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer into their dedicated installations team.

This is a long-term, permanent opportunity offering stability, strong earning potential and access to ongoing training with a business that has an excellent reputation across residential, commercial and education-sector clients.

The Role

Youll be working across London and the surrounding counties installing fire and security systems into:

• Residential properties
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Education sector sites

Installations vary in size and duration, ranging from one-day jobs through to larger projects lasting several weeks. Engineers typically work in small, supportive teams while benefiting from strong technical backup and structured processes.

What Youll Be Doing

• First and second fix installation works
• Installing intruder alarm systems (primarily Texecom and Pyronix)
• Installing access control and door entry systems, mainly Paxton Net2
• Installing IP and analogue CCTV systems, including Hikvision platforms
• Installing conventional and wireless fire alarm systems (including Advanced, Apollo and Kentec)
• Emergency lighting installation
• Dualcom monitoring and associated communication devices
• Commissioning, testing and handover of systems
• Completing job documentation and site records
• Working in line with NSI codes of practice for installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Supporting apprentices or junior engineers when required

What Theyre Looking For

• 23 years minimum experience as a Fire & Security Installation Engineer
• Strong experience across intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire systems
• Good IP and basic networking knowledge
• Understanding of compliance, quality standards and health & safety
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Organised, self-motivated and reliable approach
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Based within reasonable access to London and the South East (Kent, Surrey, Sussex)
• Willing to undertake further training and security screening
• NSSA Security Screening is required

Training & Development

Engineers are actively supported with ongoing development, including:

• In-house and onsite technical training
• Access to certified external courses with recognised training providers
• Opportunities to broaden skillsets across fire and security disciplines
• Clear progression routes as the business continues to grow

Package & Benefits

• £36,000 £47,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday rising to 25 days, plus bank holidays
• Attendance bonus day
• Uniform, PPE, tools and equipment supplied
• Ongoing training and upskilling
• Employee assistance programme
• Company sick pay
• Rewards and recognition schemes
• Company events
• Small, friendly teams with dedicated technical support
• Additional earnings through overtime, on-call and commission

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 7.75 hours onsite per day
• Start time up to 08:30
• Flexibility required depending on project size and duration
• Interested?

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or contact me directly.

Location: High Wycombe & surrounding areas
Salary: Starting at £40,000 DOE
Overtime | Call-out rota | Permanent role

I recruit within the electronic security industry and Im currently supporting a well-established, NSI & BAFE approved security provider operating from a regional office covering the High Wycombe area.

Theyre looking to add an experienced Security Engineer to their team to carry out a mix of installation, preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown (call-out) work. This is a full-time, permanent position offering strong earning potential and long-term stability.

The Role

Youll be field-based, working across a range of electronic security systems, with responsibilities including:

• Installation of intruder alarm systems
• Planned preventative maintenance visits
• Fault finding and reactive breakdowns
• Occasional servicing cover during holiday or sickness periods
• Carrying out small associated remedial electrical works where required

This role suits an engineer who is confident fault finding, organised in their approach and comfortable working independently.

What Theyre Looking For

• Proven experience installing and servicing intruder alarm systems
• Background within the electronic security industry
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of Risco intruder systems highly beneficial
• Experience with Access Control, CCTV and Fire Alarms advantageous
• Reliable, self-motivated and keen to continue learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum 1 year experience with electronic security and/or fire systems
• Full UK driving licence

Salary, Travel & Benefits

• Basic salary from £40,000 upwards, dependent on experience
• Overtime available
• Call-out rota included

Travel:
Any travel exceeding 1 hour to site and 1 hour from site is paid as overtime.

Holiday entitlement:

• 20 days holiday, rising to 25 days with length of service

Interested?

If youre a Security Engineer based in or around High Wycombe and youre open to a role offering stability, earning potential and a supportive working environment, Id be happy to speak with you.

CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT - CHESTER (HYBRID)

KEY POINTS

Senior security leadership role reporting to the Head of Cyber Security

Lead Security Engineering across IAM, Cloud, Threat Modelling & Application Security

Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week onsite near Chester

Competitive salary + strong benefits package

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re partnering with a well-established UK organisation recognised as one of the best large companies to work for. With a strong people-first culture and continued investment in technology, they are now looking to appoint a Cyber Security Architect to shape and mature their enterprise security capability.

THE CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE:

This is a senior, strategic position responsible for shaping the organisation’s security architecture and embedding security by design across all IT and business change initiatives. You will lead the Security Engineering function, covering Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Threat Modelling, and Application Security. You’ll work closely with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders to ensure secure solution design, influence strategic technology decisions, and maintain alignment with regulatory and business objectives. You will also drive architecture reviews for major programmes, define and maintain security reference models, evaluate emerging technologies, and mentor security professionals within the team.

CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security architectures
• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management principles and technologies
• Experience within predominantly Microsoft environments
• Cloud security expertise (Azure essential, AWS desirable)
• Threat modelling and secure design review experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to influence and embed security best practice across diverse teams
• Experience leading and mentoring security engineers

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of secure development frameworks (e.g. OWASP)

Experience with Akamai

Understanding of Zero Trust principles

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP or SABSA

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via .

For further information please call me on 01244 567 930 / 07833 460 873.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Cyber Security, Security Architecture, IAM, Identity & Access Management, Azure, AWS, Microsoft, Threat Modelling, Application Security, Zero Trust, OWASP, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA

CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER - CHESTER (HYBRID)

KEY POINTS

• Senior operational security leadership role
• Lead Security Operations, Incident Response & Vulnerability Management
• Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week onsite in the Chester Area
• Competitive salary

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re working with a well-established UK organisation recognised as one of the best large companies to work for. With a strong customer focus and continued investment in technology and security, they are looking to appoint a Cyber Security Operations Manager to strengthen and lead their operational security capability.

THE CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER ROLE:

You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operational security activities that protect the organisation’s systems and data. You’ll manage security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management processes, ensuring they remain effective, efficient, and aligned with industry best practice. A key part of the role will be leading and developing a team of security analysts, ensuring threats are identified, investigated, and mitigated promptly. You’ll also take ownership of improving operational maturity tuning alerts to reduce false positives, implementing automation through scripting or SOAR tooling, integrating threat intelligence, and establishing meaningful security metrics that clearly demonstrate risk reduction and performance to stakeholders across IT and the wider business.

CYBER SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

* Proven experience managing Cyber Security Operations within a complex IT environment

* Strong leadership and team management capability

* Expertise in Incident Response and Vulnerability Management processes

* Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies (Defender suite, Sentinel)

* Experience developing and maintaining operational security procedures and documentation

* Alert tuning and optimisation to reduce false positives

* Ability to define, measure, and report on security KPIs and risk metrics

* Knowledge of automation techniques (SOAR tools, scripting)

* Understanding of threat intelligence and proactive threat hunting

* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

DESIRABLE

* Familiarity with Azure and AWS security operations

* Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in operational security

* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via .

For further information please call me on 01244 567 930 / 07833 460 873.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Cyber Security, Security Operations, SOC, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, SOAR, Azure, AWS, SIEM, KPIs, Risk Reporting

Job Title – Lead Engineer (Maintenance Team Leader, Engineering Team Leader, Senior Maintenance Engineer)

Location – Stratford

Salary: £54,500 – £58,600 + Unlimited Overtime

Shift: Days & Nights

Job Role – Lead Engineer

The Lead Engineer will join a blue chip manufacturer within the FMCG industry, taking ownership of a highly skilled engineering team on a fully automated, world-class manufacturing site. As a Lead Engineer, you will work hands-on with cutting-edge mechanical and electrical equipment, driving standards, supporting engineers, and ensuring maximum uptime across a market-leading production facility. This Lead Engineer opportunity offers unrivalled job security, structured OEM training, and genuine unrestricted progression within one of the most dominant and growing manufacturers in the UK. If you are a driven Lead Engineer looking for industry-leading training, excellent earning potential, and long-term career growth, this is the role to take your career to the next level.

Sector – Industrial Manufacturing (FMCG)

Non-Negotiable Requirements of Lead Engineer

• Must be a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias).
• Must have experience working within FMCG, factory, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Must hold a recognised Electrical Engineering Qualification.

Essential Requirements of Lead Engineer

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on automated equipment.
• Experience with PLC systems and automated production machinery.

Desirable Requirements of Lead Engineer

• Previous experience in a high-speed manufacturing.
• Exposure to continuous improvement

The Lead Engineer will benefit from:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Unlimited overtime opportunities.
• Private pension scheme.
• Specialist OEM training on world-class machinery.
• Working for a blue-chip manufacturer with global presence.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you.

SW Engineer (Distributed Computing, AWS, Python, C#/C++) Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office.
£45000 - £68000 + Package.

• Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher).
• Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week.
• Must have experinece with AWS / Distributed Computing

Your new company
You’ll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed.

This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time.

Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud / Distributed Computing to be considered.

Your new role
In this role you’ll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can’t touch and building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will thrive in an environment where new challenges appear daily and innovation is the expectation.

Your role will involve developing core modules within the Engineering design platform, and integrating modules into a cloud compute environment for a team that runs Agile. You’ll wrap commercial simulation tools, integrate everything into automated workflows and help streamline complex engineering processes through high quality automation. The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges.

With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it’s an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You’re also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech, automotive, aerospace and engineering brands.

What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University.

We need 2-6 years proficiency working in a commercial Software Engineering role/team using either C#, C++ or Python. Ideally you’ll have worked with Vue/Django, JavaScript/Typescript.

You should have AWS Cloud or Distributed Computing experience to apply for this role. this will be supported by a mix of Kubernetes cluster experience, PostgreSQL and Linux platform background.

You’ll have a strong knowledge of software design patterns and modern engineering principles and clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams.

Experience with AWS, Machine Learning models, agentic AI pipelines would be beneficial.

What you’ll get in return
The company offers 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site.

What you need to do now
To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on 0333 010 5724.

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